Meghan’s gone from royal upsetter to tradwife in three short years. Given what’s out there, you’d do the same
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Quick Glance: Meghan: From Royal Upsetter to Tradwife
- Meghan Markle has launched her own brand, American Riviera Orchard, selling tableware and yoga kits.
- Transitioning from a feminist activist to a traditional housewife has sparked criticism.
- The romanticization of housework has political implications that are deemed problematic by some.
- Meghan hopes to monetize the Sussex brand through her new, softer image as a housewife.
Breakups, fantasies and her most cutting lyrics: inside Taylor’s Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift unveils track list for new album featuring two collaborations
- Taylor Swift shared on Monday the song titles and information about two collaborations for her 11th era, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' an album she announced after winning her 13th career Grammy on Sunday.
- The album has four sides, with the titles of the songs suggesting it could be a breakup album about her ex-boyfriend and actor Joe Alwyn, whom Swift dated for six years.
- There are several song titles in the album referencing London and England, where Alwyn is from, contrasting the cheerful nature of 'London Boy' with darker titles like 'But Daddy I Love Him.'
- Swift also revealed that she wrote the bonus track 'You're Losing Me' two years ago, which depicts a relationship on life support as she pleads with her partner to revive the romance.
Success of Fallout proves video game adaptations have gone mainstream: As the show becomes a global hit and is renewed for a second season, experts say game ...
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Don’t blame cloud seeding for the Dubai floods : Questions have swirled online about the process being behind the historic rainfall – but experts say it’s not ...
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Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
Martin Scorsese to revive Frank Sinatra biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio: The director is planning to return to his long-delayed project with Jennifer Lawrence ...
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Quick Glance: Scorsese Plans Sinatra Biopic with DiCaprio and Lawrence; Spielberg Plots UFO Film
- Martin Scorsese is planning a Sinatra biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Tina Sinatra's approval is pending.
- 'A Life of Jesus' is scheduled to film in Italy, Egypt, and Israel this year. Steven Spielberg is working on a UFO film.
- Andrew Garfield and Miles Teller are being considered for 'A Life of Jesus'. Spielberg opts for a UFO film over Bullitt.
- David Koepp will pen the script for Spielberg's UFO film. The psychological components will be significant post 'Fabelmans'.
Brussels proposes return to pre-Brexit mobility for UK and EU young people: European Commission to seek approval from leaders to start talks with UK on visa-free ...
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Quick Glance: EU Proposes Mobility Expansion for UK and EU Youth
- The European Commission has proposed opening negotiations with the UK to allow mobility for millions of 18- to 30-year-olds before Brexit.
- Under the planned agreement, EU and UK citizens aged between 18 and 30 could have the opportunity to stay in the destination country for an extended period.
- The decision by the commission, which was previously strongly against concessions to the UK, is seen as a breakthrough in UK-EU relations.
- If approved, millions of young people could come to the UK to fill the gap left by Brexit in the hospitality sector and at universities.
‘Humiliated’: carer made to pay back £3.8k after mistake declaring income: Davina Ware applied for benefits to help look after husband Mike, 72 ...
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‘My soul mate’: Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who has died aged 53: Harry Potter star described wife, who founded dwarfism charity Little People UK ...
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Quick Glance: 'Harry Potter' Actor Mourns Loss of Beloved Wife
- Actor Warwick Davis from 'Harry Potter' mourns the loss of his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, who passed away at the age of 53.
- Samantha, described by Warwick as his 'soulmate' and 'favorite human,' passed away on March 24, as announced by Lucasfilm in an emotional statement.
- Warwick emphasized his wife's caring spirit and community involvement as they co-founded the Little People U.K. charity together.
- Together, they leave behind two children, Annabelle and Harrison, who honor their mother as their best friend and a source of love and happiness.
Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer review – a moral vacuum laughing at his own jokes
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Questions over Shakespeare’s authorship began in his lifetime, scholar claims: New research suggests some 16th-century writers were confident Shakespeare was the ...
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I Could Never Go Vegan review – cheerfully persuasive film about the plant-based lifestyle
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How we met: ‘It felt like chatting with an old friend rather than meeting for the first time’
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Rescuers deflate football-sized swollen hedgehog: Creature with balloon syndrome spotted from passing bus in Gloucestershire is in charity’s care and has been ...
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Artist evicted by London landlord cuts rent by commuting from Argentina: Andy Leek, creator of Notes to Strangers, made the move after finding himself unable to ...
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A silent Trump glowers and stares during third day of criminal trial: This was not Donald Trump the business mogul or Donald Trump the 45th president – it was ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
A life without my dogs seems imponderable. Yet we do keep going after losing the animals we adore
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‘Like a stray Bee Gee!’ Does Andrew Scott’s Ripley have the worst wig in TV history?
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Hit-and-run tourism is tearing the heart out of Florence – there is a better way: As I learned from managing Michelangelo’s David, visitors can be nudged away ...
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Quick Glance: Challenges and Solutions in Managing Tourism in Florence
- Florence faces the challenge of managing mass tourism while preserving its cultural heritage as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.
- Cecilie Hollberg, director of the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence, implements innovative strategies to guide visitor flows and protect the city's cultural legacy.
- Strategic measures have significantly increased the museum's visitor numbers without compromising the quality of the visitor experience.
- The sustainable approach of the Galleria dell'Accademia could serve as a model for addressing mass tourism in Florence to alleviate the city and its residents.
‘I was severely stalked and severely abused’: Richard Gadd on the true story behind Baby Reindeer
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Quick Glance: Richard Gadd: True Story of Baby Reindeer
- Richard Gadd's show Monkey See Monkey Do, created before #MeToo, tackles sexual abuse and its impact on him.
- Baby Reindeer, his TV miniseries, is based on a true story, focusing on stalking and abuse.
- Gadd reflects on the universal anxieties and repercussions caused by his experiences and people's reactions.
- Themes of stalking, abuse, and challenges when dealing with authorities portrayed offer profound insights into personal and societal levels.
Drug shortages, now normal in UK, made worse by Brexit, report warns: Some shortages are so serious they are imperilling the health and even lives of patients ...
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Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident: Paperwork filed shows the royal has informed British authorities that he has moved and is now ‘usually resident’ ...
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Quick Glance: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.
- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.
- The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.
- There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.
- It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.
Dorset couple find 17th-century treasure hoard while renovating kitchen: ‘Poorton coin hoard’, discovered under floor by Betty and Robert Fooks ...
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Khan vows to set up ‘baby banks’ across London if re-elected mayor: Charities will offer free childcare essentials such as nappies and bedding, says Khan ...
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Sunak to cite Britain’s ‘sicknote culture’ in bid to overhaul fit note system: Prime minister to express concern about ‘over-medicalising’ normal worries with ...
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Dubai floods: Chaos, queues and submerged cars after UAE hit by record rains : Passengers report being stranded in the desert city as the international hub ...
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‘You don’t queue at the bar!’: a guide to pub etiquette – the Stephen Collins cartoon
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Those signed off feeling depressed classed as incapable of work, says Stride: Work and pensions secretary attacks system of dealing with minor mental health ...
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Person apparently sets self on fire outside Trump trial in New York: Images of person in flames shown on television and social media amid ex-president’s ...
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Ilhan Omar’s daughter among over 100 arrested at Columbia University protest: Students had pitched tents on New York City campus, demanding ceasefire and for the ...
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Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
‘I hope she will do it’: Iga Swiatek backs Emma Raducanu to win more titles: The world No 1 beat Emma Raducanu 7-6 (2), 6-3 at the Stuttgart Open to set up and ...
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Quentin Tarantino scraps plans for his final film – reports: The 61-year-old director, who says he will retire after his 10th film, has abandoned The Movie ...
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Quick Glance: Quentin Tarantino Cancels The Movie Critic as Final Film
- Tarantino has decided that The Movie Critic will not be his 10th and final film.
- For a long time, Tarantino has talked about his 10th movie being his last work, but it looks like The Movie Critic won't be it.
Billionaire Republican donor’s firm brands Trump’s social media CEO ‘loser’: Ken Griffin’s Citadel Securities claimed Devin Nunes would be ‘fired on the ...
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Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal : US officials say pedal pad could come loose and get lodged in interior trim ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
California readies itself as ‘abortion sanctuary’ while Arizona gears up for ban: Golden state expanded abortion access after Roe was repealed in 2022 while ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Beijing half marathon winner thrown out after trio slowed to let him win: Chinese investigators did not acknowledge whether the controversial race had been ...
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Quick Glance: China Cancels He Jie's Win in Half Marathon After Investigation
- The winner of the half marathon in Beijing, He Jie, along with Ethiopians Dejene Hailu Bikila and Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat had their results canceled after an investigation. The three African runners slowed down in the last 2 kilometers to allow the Chinese athlete to win. All trophies, medals, and bonuses will be withdrawn, and the athletes will be reported to the Chinese Athletics Association.
- The race organizer, Zhongao Lupao Beijing Sports Management company, will also be disqualified from hosting the Beijing half marathon due to the lack of relevant pacer information. Xiamen Xtep Investment, a partner of Zhongao Lupao, apologized for the oversight. He was sponsored by Xtep and accepted the punishment decision. The four runners had run together but the Africans slowed down, drawing widespread skepticism.
- Long-distance running races in China have faced issues with cheating and poor organization. In a 2018 half marathon in Shenzhen, 258 participants were caught cheating by taking shortcuts or using fake bibs. The incident in Beijing sparked controversy and raised concerns about the integrity of competitions in the country.
- The prevalence of cheating in long-distance races highlights the need for better oversight and enforcement to maintain the fairness and credibility of sporting events. The disqualification of the winners and the race organizer sends a strong message about the consequences of unethical behavior in competitive sports.
Biden administration moves to restrict oil and gas leases on 13m acres in Alaska: Environmentalists celebrate new rules but Alaska politicians call it an ...
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Backlash after gay actor’s middle school appearance cancelled over his ‘lifestyle’
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Spat over airport name takes San Francisco-Oakland feud to new heights: California city sues neighbor after Oakland votes to rename airport to include ‘San ...
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Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will not face charges
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What is bitcoin halving – and will it affect the price?: Process has coincided with a rise in price in the past and is due to take place again on Saturday
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California officers charged in killing of man held face-down for five minutes: Three police officers charged with involuntary manslaughter in death of Mario ...
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Slaughter-free sausages: trying the latest lab-grown meat creation: Meatable hopes its cultivated sausages will satisfy the world’s appetite for meat without ...
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What I would have told Congress if i were in Columbia president Shafik’s shoes: The president of Columbia University testified about her administration’s ...
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Risk of bird flu spreading to humans is ‘enormous concern’, says WHO : Chief scientist voices fears about H5N1 variant that has ‘extraordinarily high’ mortality ...
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Swedish police shoot man after three women attacked in Vasteras: Report says man carrying knife at time of arrest after attack in Vasteras left two women ...
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Pearl Jam: Dark Matter review – the faithful will rejoice: With superproducer Andrew Watt working his magic, the Seattle grunge veterans sound on point and full ...
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‘Lost for words’: Joe Biden’s tale about cannibals bemuses Papua New Guinea residents
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Quick Glance: Biden's Cannibal Story Causes Confusion in Papua New Guinea
- Joe Biden's claim that his uncle was eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea during World War Two has sparked confusion and criticism in the country.
- Official war records state that Finnegan died in a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean, with no mention of cannibalism or the plane being shot down.
- Analysts in Papua New Guinea consider Biden's comments unsubstantiated and poorly judged, especially as the US aims to strengthen ties with the country and counter Chinese influence in the region.
- Some residents were simply baffled by the remarks, while others found them unhelpful and damaging to Papua New Guinea's reputation, particularly after Biden cancelled a planned trip to the country last year.
US resumes deportation flights to Haiti despite continuing bloodshed: Critics condemn ‘reckless and cruel’ expulsions and say deportees likely to be targeted by ...
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Quick Glance: US Deports Haitians Amid Violence and Instability
- Despite the increase in deadly gang violence and widespread instability in Haiti, the United States has deported dozens of Haitian citizens back to their country on a deportation flight.
- The flight, which departed from Louisiana and made a stop in Miami, Florida, was the first deportation flight to Haiti since January.
- Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, Haiti has faced widespread gang violence in recent years.
- Pressure is mounting on the United States to halt deportations to Haiti amid the crisis and extend the TPS program for Haiti.
Claudia Winkleman on swearing, success and secrets: ‘I had to sign a contract promising not to sing’
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Tory MP loses whip after claims he used party funds to pay ‘bad people’: Mark Menzies allegedly used £14,000 of campaign funds for medical expenses and also ...
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The Devil comet! Will it crash into the Earth and destroy civilisation? Sadly, no
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Unilever to scale back environmental and social pledges: Environmental groups say bosses should ‘hang their heads in shame’ as firm bows to pressure from ...
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World Snooker Championship: Saudi shadow looms large over Crucible: A potential pointer to a future home arrives, Ronnie O’Sullivan lines up more glory and the ...
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The UK’s smoking ban is government meddling at its worst and most pointless: Tobacco is already on its way out. The state should not deny adults the right to ...
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‘A lot of stories that will now go untold’: outback NSW newspaper closes after almost 130 years
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Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver review – Zack Snyder’s bombastically fun sequel
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Teenager accused of Sydney church stabbing has history of behaviour consistent with mental illness, court hears
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Quick Glance: Teenager Accused of Sydney Church Stabbing Displays Signs of Mental Illness, Court Reveals
- A teenage boy facing a potential life sentence for terrorism in the stabbing of a bishop has exhibited behaviors consistent with mental illness or intellectual disability, according to his lawyer.
- The 16-year-old is alleged to have traveled 90 minutes from his home to attack Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a livestreamed sermon at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney.
- Investigators from a joint counter-terrorism team, comprising state and federal police and Asio staff, interviewed the boy in his hospital bed before charging him with committing a terrorist act.
- A brief of evidence is set to be presented when the matter returns to court on June 14.
‘It’s shocking’: rise in UK shopping centre staff wearing stab vests as violence soars
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‘After eight hours, my feet and fingers throb’: my epic treasure hunt for vinyl gold
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Kennedy family members endorse Biden in stinging rebuke to RFK Jr: Siblings appear on stage with president at campaign event in Philadelphia and offer ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
- President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.
- Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
Let’s end the annual torture of GCSE resits – and give students qualifications they’ll actually use
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‘Five-year-old on acid’: Liz Truss’s Ten Years to Save the West, digested by John Crace
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Google fires 28 staff after protest against firm’s contract with Israeli government
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Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Amazon UK could be forced to recognise union as GMB wins right to hold ballot: Watchdog rules that vote should be held at Coventry warehouse to test support for ...
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Kimmel hits back at Trump: ‘The only person still talking about this joke is him’
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Quick Glance: Trump Mixes Up Jimmy Kimmel and Al Pacino in Rant
- Former President Donald Trump recently mixed up Jimmy Kimmel and actor Al Pacino in a bizarre rant on social media about Kimmel's hosting of the 2024 Academy Awards.
- Trump claims Kimmel experienced a 'classic blackout' at the Oscars and forgot to say the famous mandatory line 'AND THE WINNER IS.'
- Kimmel responded to Trump's mix-up with a humorous comment, referencing Trump's self-proclaimed status as a 'very stable genius' in 2018.
- Trump's rant about Kimmel seems to be in response to his monologue on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' discussing Trump's declining wealth and hush money trial.
My friend ranks his friendships in a league table – and it worries me: You need to consider why this bothers you so much and if you should bring it up ...
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Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver review – Zack Snyder’s bombastically fun sequel
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How New Zealand’s smoking ban got stubbed out – and what the UK can learn from it
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/19/new-zealand-smoking-ban-what-uk-can-learn
Céad míle fáilte: the literary love affair between Germany and a western Irish island
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/19/cead-mile-failte-the-literary-love-affair-between-germany-and-a-western-irish-island
Meta steps up AI battle with OpenAI and Google with release of Llama 3: Tech firm released early versions of its latest large language model and a real-time ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/18/meta-ai-llama3-release
Emile Cairess: ‘I definitely want to break Mo’s record. I can run a lot quicker’: Quiet man of British athletics tells Sean Ingle about overhauling Farah ...
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Teenager dies after suspected crocodile attack in the Torres Strait : Body of 16-year-old boy discovered with injuries ‘consistent with a crocodile attack’ as ...
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/19/torrest-strait-crocodile-attack-teen-dead-thursday-island-saibai
Pub shrub: landlords asked to plant up their patios to help wildlife: Royal Horticultural Society hopes punters will be inspired by Salford winner of pub garden ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/19/pub-shrub-landlords-asked-to-plant-up-their-patios-to-help-wildlife
Court questions alternate jurors to fill last five seats in Trump’s criminal hush-money trial - live
theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/apr/19/trump-trial-jury-updates-republicans-biden-latest
‘Why the silence? Why the inaction? It breaks my heart’: Malala and Jennifer Lawrence take on the Taliban
theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/19/why-the-silence-why-the-inaction-it-breaks-my-heart-malala-and-jennifer-lawrence-take-on-the-taliban
Moving pictures: travelling cinema takes stories of ‘departures and dreams’ to Senegal
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/19/moving-pictures-travelling-cinema-takes-stories-of-departures-and-dreams-to-senegal
After an absence of 71 years, the green-tinged Devil Comet returns to Australian skies
theguardian.com/science/2024/apr/19/how-to-see-devil-comet-australia-return-12p-pons-brooks-jupiter
Quick Glance: Return of the 'Devil Comet' after 71 Years
- The green, horned 'Devil comet' is now visible in Australian skies, offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a unique celestial body.
- The comet, whose nucleus has a 34km diameter, has been likened to Halley's comet due to its molecular structure and was nicknamed 'Devil comet' due to eruptions from its nucleus.
- The 'Devil comet,' also known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, becomes more visible as it gets closer to the sun due to its hot icy core and gas trail. It will be at its brightest on 22 April, but finding it might be challenging as it competes with the full moon.
- Experts suggest initially spotting the comet with binoculars or a telescope, although it will also be visible to the naked eye. It is considered a piece of history and special due to its brightness.
A revolution for sport? Olympic vision for AI innovations laid out by IOC: The International Olympic Committee on Friday set the wheels in motion for how ...
theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/19/revolution-for-sport-ioc-sets-out-vision-for-ai-innovations-at-olympics
Eight years after Berta Cáceres’ murder is there new hope for justice?: The Honduran Indigenous and environmental leader was shot in 2016 for her opposition to ...
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/01/years-after-berta-caceres-is-there-new-hope-for-justice
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